Shaving soap
Yardley & Co.
Category
Household and miscellaneous
Date
Unknown
Materials
Plastic and soap
Measurements
38 x 92 mm
Place of origin
London
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Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 937551
Summary
Black plastic triangular pot with lid and silver/gold embossed lettering: YYY / YARDLEY / BLACK LABEL. Contains a thick cream substance which is actually shaving soap.
Provenance
Stamford collection; devised to the National Trust by Roger Grey, 10th Earl of Stamford (1896-1976).
Marks and inscriptions
YYY / YARDLEY / BLACK LABEL (embossed on lid); YARDLEY / LONDON / 13-212-1 / 80G / CONTAINER MADE IN ENGLAND / 2 3/4 oz. (embossed on base)
Makers and roles
Yardley & Co., manufacturer